•jGroup. Programs for ages 50 and older. Tue., April 9, 11 a.m. April is Holocaust remembrance month, and the federation will host Henry Reches, who is a child survivor. Reches, who lives in Baltimore, will share his story of miracles and heartaches. Meets at The Bain Center; and third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Meets at the Jewish Federation of Howard County Office. snovinsky@jewishhowardcounty.org, 410-730-4976, Ext.103 or http://www.jewishhowardcounty.org.

•April 10, 12:30 p.m. This presentation highlights modifications that can be made to garden areas to accommodate the more limited mobility and flexibility of older or disabled gardeners. Registration preferred. The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. http://www.oaklandmills.org, omcaadmin@columbiavillages.org or 410-730-4610.

•Maryland Access Point (MAP) — Part of the Howard County Office on Aging, is an information and assistance gateway for older adults, people with disabilities, family members, caregivers and professionals. Information on respite and home care, long-term care, in-home evaluation, aging in place and home modifications, retirement and planning for the future, Medicare and health insurance, chronic-disease management, housing, transportation, income management, and legal services. Appointments are conducted at the Columbia office, senior centers or in your home, weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact MAP at the number above, map@howardcountymd.gov or http://www.howardcountyaging.org.

•Wednesday in Washington. April 24, 9 a.m. Enjoy visiting museums and galleries in D.C. Age 55 and older. $45.

Volunteers

Second and fourth Saturdays, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Volunteers needed to sing or play an instrument to perform for the elderly at the Lorien Health Center. All ages welcome. Tim Belton, 410-730-6006, 410-908-7805 or vesselbelton@yahoo.com.

2012 Income Tax Preparation and Assistance

Evening and weekend appointments available. No age limitation. AARP and the IRS are sponsoring free personal income tax preparation for Howard County residents. The tax service is available to all middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special emphasis on ages 60 and older. Self-employment returns with more than $5,000 in expenses and complex returns are not eligible for this service.